Tag: 2002 Gujarat riots

Dhankar slams BBC documentary on Modi

The vice-president wondered if, in the name of expression, one could run down the Supreme Court and two decades of thorough investigation.

February 28, 2023

SC assures early hearing in 2002 Gujarat riots victim Bilkis Bano plea against release of 11 convicts

All 11 convicts were granted remission by the Gujarat government and released on August 15, 2022.

February 7, 2023

SC issues notice to Centre on pleas against blocking of BBC documentary

The apex court said it can't pass interim directions without hearing what the government has to say. After hearing submissions, the bench issued notice in the matter.

February 3, 2023

BJP taught lessons to rioters in 2002, established peace in Gujarat: Amit Shah

According to the Union Home Minister, earlier incidents of riots and violence were common in Gujarat as the Congress party encouraged it.

November 26, 2022

SC closes pending 2002 Godhra riots cases

The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed pending cases arising out of the 2002 Gujarat riots, noting that the cases have now become infructuous with the passage of time.

August 30, 2022

Strong case made out against Teesta Setalvad for serious offences: Gujarat govt to SC

The Gujarat government on Monday told the Supreme Court that there is a strong case made out against the social rights activist Teesta Setalvad.

August 29, 2022

Nanavati report gives clean chit to then Modi govt in 2002 Gujarat riots

The report which runs into 1,500 pages, pointed out that there is no direct evidence to implicate the then chief minister or any member of his cabinet in inspiring violence in the riots.

December 11, 2019

My case reflects State’s shameful failure in protecting its people: Bilkis Bano

Battle was never for revenge, but for justice, Bilkis Bano says on the life sentence given to the 11 persons convicted in her case

April 24, 2019

SC directs Gujarat govt to pay solatium of Rs 50 lakh to 2002 riots victim Bilkis Bano

The apex court also directed the state government to provide Bilkis Bano, a government job and accommodation as per rules.

April 23, 2019

Panel Discussions at Jaipur Literature Festival touched burning issues

The just ended Jaipur Literature Festival had a lot to offer for the visitors. The panel discussions hosted by it touched upon several burning issues. Majid Alam describes two important discussions ~ democracy and Right to information

January 31, 2019

SIT report a cover up of 2002 Gujarat riots: former Army officer

Shah's version of events has been backed by then Army chief General S Padmanabhan.

January 20, 2019

Sajjan Kumar Conviction: Congress hits back at BJP; rakes up 2002 Gujarat riots

On a day when the Delhi High Court convicted and sentenced Kumar to life imprisonment, Congress leader and former Union Minister Kapil Sibal pointed finger at Prime Minister Narendra Modi who was at the helm of Gujarat during the 2002 riots.

December 17, 2018

Gujarat riots: SC to hear Zakia Jafri’s plea on Monday against clean chit to PM Modi

The Gujarat HC had last year rejected Zakia Jafri's plea challenging a lower court order upholding SIT's clean chit to Narendra Modi and others on allegations of a 'larger conspiracy' behind the 2002 post-Godhra riots.

November 13, 2018

2002 Gujarat riots: High Court upholds life imprisonment for 14

The Gujarat High Court on Friday upheld the life imprisonment awarded by a SIT court to 14 people for the massacre of 23 persons in a village during the 2002 riots. A division bench of Justice Akil Qureshi and Justice B.N. Kariaay also upheld the sentence of seven years in jail to five others. It...

May 11, 2018

No SC relief for Setalvad in illegal exhumation of bodies case

Social activist Teesta Setalvad on Monday failed to get any relief from the Supreme Court in a case in which she is accused of having a role in the illegal exhumation of bodies of some victims of the 2002 Gujarat riots. The apex court said it would not be necessary to adjudicate on merits the...

July 10, 2017

Low-profile visit to America

There was a time when denial of US visa to then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi made news. It was denied in 2005 after the 2002 Gujarat riots. In early March 2013, the University of Pennsylvania cancelled a lecture by Modi. The West including the US, UK and the European Union had refused him visas....

June 17, 2017

SC reserves verdict on funds for religious sites damaged in riots

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will pass order on the issue whether a court can direct the state to fund restoration of places of worship damaged due to its failure to maintain law and order, as it happened during the 2002 Gujarat riots. A bench of Justices Dipak Misra and P C Pant...

April 21, 2017